Dance Studio Life, a magazine with a back-to-basics approach, is a division of the Rhee Gold Company, whose mission is to be at the forefront of dance and education by promoting the highest possible standards in teaching. Dance Studio Life understands the soul of the teaching field.

Dance Studio Life November 2013

COLUMNS

Ask Rhee Gold Advice for dance teachers

2 Tips for Ballet Teachers | Super Stretches By David Arce

2 Tips for Hip-Hop Teachers | Build a Foundation By Geo Hubela

2 Tips for Modern Teachers | Seeing the Good, Analyzing the Need By Bill Evans

2 Tips for Tap Teachers | Breaking It Down By Gregg Russell

A Better You | Ointment Options By Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT

Before aches appear, research which pain-relieving salve is right for you.

EditorSpeak By Lisa Okuhn and Karen White

FYI What’s Up In the dance community

On My Mind | Words from the Publisher By Rhee Gold

DEPARTMENTS

Classroom Connection By Michelle Knell

Ideas to incorporate into your curriculum

Mail Words from our readers

Mindful Marketing | Hootsuite’s Helping Hand By Lori Shecter

Teacher in the Spotlight | Whitney Teyf

Teachers who make a difference

Thinking Out Loud | Beyond Normal Blue By Jennings Smith

FEATURES

Art for Art’s Sake By Neil Ellis Orts

Hope Stone Kids shouts out for diversity and individuality in art.

Ballet Scene | Personal and Provocative By Joseph Carman

Teen Age Waste Land gets teens talking, and dancing, about sensitive issues.

Boys to Men By Joseph Carman

Atlanta’s Men in Motion helps at-risk boys bypass crime for college.

Bright Biz Idea | You Want It? They’ve Got It! By Karen White

From the tried-and-true to the newest of the new, it was there at the Dance Life Teacher Conference.

Counterpoint and Connection By Ryan P. Casey

Choreographing dynamic duos is all about interaction.

Dancers With Voice By Maureen Janson

Wright State University emphasizes expression with acting and vocal training for dancers.

Dancing Inside By Arisa White

Teaching dance to the incarcerated.

Dancing on Common Ground By Ann Murphy

Dance Canvas turns to partnerships to nurture young choreographers.

Moving Passages By Jennifer Kaplan

Words and dance unite in a creative program for Baltimore students.

Onstage Poetry By Lois O’Brian

UB’s Digital Poetry and Dance Program links words and movement through technology.